Child care

The KCC Child Development Center offers a stimulating learning environment for the children of students, staff and people from the community. 

The Child Development Center serves children ages 2 through 7 years old.

The center also serves as a lab school for KCC courses, for Youth Program Services students and for other high school students participating in a learning practicum. Several students are employed school semester in the Child Development Center to serve as teacher's aides.

Services offered through Child Development Center

• Developmentally appropriate preschool curriculum
• Experienced instructors whose credentials exceed state requirements
• Excellent teacher-to-student ratio
• Nutritious meals and snacks for the children at no additional charge
• Convenient drop-off parking
• Flexible scheduling
• Outdoor learning area

Center hours when classes are in session:

6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

Phone number:

(815) 802-8505

Staff:

Regina Walter
Supervisor
(815) 802-8506
rwalter@kcc.edu

Cost and registration

There is a $50 per child (or $75 per family) registration fee each semester to use the Child Development Center.

Hourly and weekly rates:

$3.75 per hour
$24 for a full day
$95 for five full days per week

A full day is seven or more hours of enrollment. Prices are subject to change.

Registration of children for the Child Development Center takes place at the center, located on the first floor of KCC's Main Building.